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Watch: Street video shows armed suspects steal vehicle in 7th Ward

Camera footage shows three subjects exit a car, one armed with a rifle-styled firearm, prior to the theft.

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department released video footage on Wednesday of an automobile theft in the 1500 block of North Roman Street two days earlier.

According to police, the theft occurred at 2:19 a.m. on Monday when an unknown white sedan arrived at the Seventh Ward location. 

The NOPD described the video as showing three people exiting the sedan, one armed with a rifle-styled firearm, while the other two subjects allegedly stole a gray 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe. 

Police urge anyone with information regarding this incident or the location of the vehicle to contact the NOPD First District at (504) 658-6010 or Crime Stoppers at (504) 822-1111.

This is an ongoing story and will be updated once further information becomes available.

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